The dying Jacob blesses all his sons, and this turns out to be a prophecy of the future of the nation of Israel. We cannot go into each brother’s blessing individually. Let us look at the most important Judah (verses 8-12). Into the tribe of Judah, God’s beloved Son would be born. Take a few minutes to read some references to this blessed One in the Old Testament Scriptures (Psa. 60:7; Num. 24:17; Ezek. 21:27; Zech. 6:12-13). And at the very beginning of God’s Word (Gen. 3:15).
V.10 The latter part of the verse refers to us Gentiles. We are the people(s).
V.22-26 Joseph is another picture of Christ in His majesty and glory.
V.27 Benjamin is a picture of Christ in power, in a coming day when He shall reign in power over this earth, but particularly over Israel.